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AK05 UMJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear chassis rails heavily corroded

chassis out riggers corroded

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion/holed to both front outer sills/door steps outside prescribed area

load floor corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 127,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear chassis rails heavily corroded

chassis out riggers corroded

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion/holed to both front outer sills/door steps outside prescribed area

load floor corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,306 miles

rear inner valance corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis out riggers corroded

chassis rails corroded

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to both outer sills

temp mirror glass in nearside wing mirror poor rear view

Fail 22 Sep 2015 124,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis out riggers corroded

chassis rails corroded

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to both outer sills

rear inner valance corroded

temp mirror glass in nearside wing mirror poor rear view

Pass 24 Sep 2014 121,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner rear wheel arches

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to chassis rails/out riggers

corrosion to rear inner valance

corrosion/repairs to offside rear inner valance

Fail 11 Sep 2014 121,035 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner rear wheel arches

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to chassis rails/out riggers

corrosion to rear inner valance

corrosion/repairs to offside rear inner valance

Pass 24 Sep 2013 117,562 miles

for previous advisories see test number 935649853224

repairs to rear inner sills heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2013 117,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear inner wheel arch cororded

offside rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed showing signs of rubbing on wheel but not rubbing at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,657 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 113,576 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,396 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly ADVISE REGULAR CHECKS REQUIRED FOR TYRE SAFETY

Brake anti slip provision worn through on lower corner but secure at time of test

Light corrosion to chassis and various prescribed areas on underside of vehicle and sills (inner and outer)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing heavily at time of test

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2011 108,356 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished slightly ADVISE REGULAR CHECKS REQUIRED FOR TYRE SAFETY

Brake anti slip provision worn through on lower corner but secure at time of test

Brake fluid appears very dark so advise replace fluid asap

Light corrosion to chassis and various prescribed areas on underside of vehicle and sills (inner and outer)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing heavily at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 76,545 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 76,535 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AK05 UMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 UMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 UMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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